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Perennial Peanut

Arachis Glabrata

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Overview

Arachis glabrata, or Perennial Peanut, is a durable, low-growing legume groundcover that reaches 6-12 inches in height. Its bright yellow blooms add aesthetic appeal while providing soil stabilization. Hardy in zones 8-11, its lush foliage thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires minimal maintenance. With efficient drought tolerance once established, it's an excellent turf alternative, enriching the soil through nitrogen fixation and demanding less water and no mowing.

Sun FullWater Low, MediumZones 8–11Climate Temperate
Perennial Peanut (Arachis Glabrata) — low-growing legume groundcover that reaches 6-12 inches in height
Perennial Peanut (Arachis Glabrata) — Its bright yellow blooms add aesthetic appeal while providing soil stabilizationPerennial Peanut (Arachis Glabrata) — With efficient drought tolerance once establishedPerennial Peanut (Arachis Glabrata) — Hardy in zones 8-11, its lush foliage thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires minimal maintenancePerennial Peanut (Arachis Glabrata) — it's an excellent turf alternativePerennial Peanut (Arachis Glabrata) — enriching the soil through nitrogen fixation and demanding less water and no mowingPerennial Peanut (Arachis Glabrata) — botanical name Arachis glabrata+8

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Perennial Peanut (Arachis Glabrata) — low-growing legume groundcover that reaches 6-12 inches in height
Perennial Peanut (Arachis Glabrata) — Its bright yellow blooms add aesthetic appeal while providing soil stabilization
Perennial Peanut (Arachis Glabrata) — With efficient drought tolerance once established
Perennial Peanut (Arachis Glabrata) — Hardy in zones 8-11, its lush foliage thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires minimal maintenance
Perennial Peanut (Arachis Glabrata) — it's an excellent turf alternative
Perennial Peanut (Arachis Glabrata) — enriching the soil through nitrogen fixation and demanding less water and no mowing
Perennial Peanut (Arachis Glabrata) — botanical name Arachis glabrata
Perennial Peanut (Arachis Glabrata) — This leguminous plant is admired for its attractive
Perennial Peanut (Arachis Glabrata) — is an evergreen groundcover that adds a touch of low-maintenance vibrancy to any landscape
Perennial Peanut (Arachis Glabrata) — bright yellow flowers resembling miniature orchids
Perennial Peanut (Arachis Glabrata) — which bloom throughout the warmer months
Perennial Peanut (Arachis Glabrata) — typically from late spring through early fall.<br><br>As a perennial
Perennial Peanut (Arachis Glabrata) — with a growth height ranging from 6 to 12 inches
Perennial Peanut (Arachis Glabrata) — mat-forming habit is particularly useful for erosion control on slopes and banks
Perennial Peanut (Arachis Glabrata) — while also competing effectively against weeds

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